The apartment itself is exactly as pictured. Cozy and gorgeous views of the city. No issues at all with the apartment, but dealing with Tony the owner was less than desirable. In true Tony fashion - here is a very long description of why this place is a no for me.
Tony responds quickly but he's so aggressive. It is very clear that he does not like speaking with guests and makes you feel stupid. I asked for clarification because I didn't fully understand the face scan door situation. He copy and pasted the same confusing paragraph from the original listing and then immediately messaged telling me to 'click date and change to check out' - but I had already booked and paid and arrived.
I felt like he was kicking me out for asking a simple question. I had to tell him I wasn't complaining I was asking for clarification because I didn't understand what he was trying to say. I felt like I was tiptoeing around a very angry, fragile human.
He also sent about 3,000 words of directions at check in with VERY detailed directions about arrival. Just so unnecessary and ridiculous. He tells you that he is allowed to rent out his apartment on airbnb but with the amount of rules and directions about what you can say and CANNOT say to the front desk, it is clear it's not actually allowed. Which doesn't bother me, but don't lie about it - just be honest with your guests.
I felt like I was going to get in trouble every time I came in and out of the building.
Fortunately, I was able to use the face scanner because I look similar enough to another resident, so if you do decide to stay here, try the face scanner anyhow, you might get lucky.
Otherwise, the whole sitting and waiting for someone to go in/out is just weird.
Again - the apartment was beautiful but I wouldn't stay here again or recommend it to anyone because of Tony's controlling nature, crazy amount of rules and general aggressive tone. He just doesn't make you feel welcome at all. Hard pass.